Learning objectives
- To use hieroglyphs and stave notation to write a piece of music
National curriculum
Pupils should be taught to:
- Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
- Use and understand staff and other musical notations
- Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the interrelated dimensions of music
Success criteria
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
Classroom resources
Attention grabber
Main event
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: Can use letter notation rather than staff notation to record their melodies and/or can refer to a copy of the Activity: Note chart.
Pupils working at greater depth: Should take a leadership role within the group, ensuring that everyone is happy with their role and plays in time.